To avoid any problems associated with urinary alkalinization secondary to the dog being on a vegetarian diet, I recommend that 2-3 weeks after switching the dog from a meat-based to a plant-based diet that he/she be brought to a veterinarian to have a urinalysis performed. (veganoutreach.org)

Well I has been a meat eater all my live and for the last two weeks I took the decision to try the vegan diet full force, means not even eggs, milk or cheese just raw and steam vegetables, brown organic rice and organic fruits, in a detox program to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. (abovetopsecret.com)

Researchers randomized 100 participants with coronary artery disease to either a vegan diet (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, or fish) or an AHA-recommended diet (fewer servings of non-fish animal protein, more servings of fish, and only low- or no-fat dairy) for eight weeks. (pcrm.org)

Following a vegan diet has been made easier in recent years since vegetarian products fortified with calcium , vitamin D , and vitamin B12 are available in most food stores: vegetarian hot dogs, burgers, fortified soy and rice milks, vegetarian deli slices, and other meat analogs are readily available. (digitalnaturopath.com)

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have other health concerns, such as Celiac's disease or a malabsorption syndrome, consult your doctor to determine whether you should take a dietary supplement to fortify your diet and provide certain nutrients that are more common in animal products. (livestrong.com)

Critics warn that an exclusively plant-based diet may be inappropriate for young children because of the risk of malnutrition when essential nutrients provided in animal products are missing. (seattlepi.com)

Although parents may be concerned when a child decides to follow a vegan diet, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetcs states that a well-balanced vegan diet can provide all the essential nutrition needed at all stages of life, even teen years. (livestrong.com)

But doing so requires substantial attention to creating a balanced diet that makes up for the loss of animal protein with substitutions of beans, soy and, to a lesser extent, vegetables and grains. (cnn.com)

While it may seem difficult to get a full dose of protein per day (on average 46g for women, 56g for men), implementing a few of the above high-protein foods into your diet can help you reach those protein goals. (fitnesstogether.com)

In order to improve the body's ability to absorb the iron from foods, nutritionists recommend cooking food in cast-iron skillets, adding beans and legumes to the diet and taking iron-rich foods with foods high in Vitamin C. (livestrong.com)

According to the researchers, the findings add to the growing evidence that food really is medicine and that eating a healthful plant-based diet may prove to be a significant intervention in diabetes prevention. (ndtv.com)

For the study, the scientists at Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit research organisation in Washington, examined 75 participants and put them in a randomized groups either in a low-calorie, plant-based diet or to make no dietary changes for 16 weeks. (ndtv.com)

Based on a raw vegan dietary adherence score (range 0-42) created for this study, mean adherence (SD) increased from 15.1 (5.4) to 17.0 (5.8) over 12 weeks (p=0.03). (nih.gov)

Proponents claim that following the dietary guidelines of vegans is beneficial at every stage in life and in any case preferable to the typical American diet, which offers higher amounts of calories and fat but is of lesser nutritional quality. (seattlepi.com)

At the time, all that was know about diet and vision was that dark green leafy vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids and carrots were good for vision. (prweb.com)

A study published in the Diabetes care journal noted that persons on a vegan diet plan, one that favored green and colorful vegetables to animal products and fat tended to experience better weight loss and needed reduced drugs to manage their diabetes condition. (targetwoman.com)

Although a healthy, well-balanced diet can certainly include both plant and animal foods, there's burgeoning evidence that following a vegetarian diet-even a vegan diet that is rich in plant foods and excludes eggs, dairy and other animal products-has some appealing perks. (parents.com)

Although diet-related problems are unlikely to occur for dogs on a nutritionally complete and balanced diet, certain dog breeds are predisposed to DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy), a form of heart disease which may be influenced by lack of sufficient intake of taurine and/or carnitine (amino acids which are naturally occurring in flesh foods but can be added to the diet via synthetic supplements which are readily available. (veganoutreach.org)

The important thing is that you use a diet that has been shown to be nutritionally adequate for whatever stage of life you're feeding, and it is absolutely possible to find a good quality commercial pet food that doesn't have animal products in it,' says veterinarian Kathryn E. Michel, an associate professor of nutrition at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. (cnn.com)

Some very strict macrobiotic diets may lack adequate calories due to fat restrictions, and these diets have been modified more recently to permit the inclusion of somewhat more fat, such as is found in seeds and nuts. (digitalnaturopath.com)

However, vegan diets that are well-planned (to include all of the necessary components for good health) offer many health benefits, because of its higher content of fiber, folic acid, vitamins C and E, potassium, magnesium and many phytochemicals. (emaxhealth.com)

Psychologist and prevention consultant Kerrie K. Saunders posits that America is one of the sickest nations and that many of our diseases can be controlled or eliminated through diet. (prijatelji-zivotinja.hr)

Other celebrities who have been reported to follow a purely plant-based diet include Natalie Portman, Ellen Degeneres and Alicia Silverstone. (parents.com)

Celebrities such as Woody Harrelson, Ellen Degeneres, Russell Simmons and Alicia Silverstone (who discusses her dogs' vegan diet in her book, 'The Kind Diet') have long been touting the health benefits of a vegan diet, along with Colin Campbell and Caldwell Esselstyn, two doctors who are the subjects of an upcoming documentary extolling the benefits of the plant-based diet. (cnn.com)

You can share with your non-vegan friends that if they are going to eat animal-derived foods, to opt for organic varieties to reduce their exposure to antibiotics and other drugs or synthetic hormones that are often used in factory farms. (sheknows.com)

The transition to a plant-based diet should be a gradual change (mixing the 2 foods in different proportions until the new food is given exclusively) to minimize the occurrence of gastrointestinal disturbances (such as diarrhea and sometimes vomiting). (veganoutreach.org)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate adherence and identify predictors of adherence to a raw vegan diet (i.e., uncooked plant foods) following a stay at a raw vegan institute. (nih.gov)

The latest study, published in The Journal of Nutrition , looked at how various diets impact biomarkers, like antioxidants such as carotenoids. (menshealth.com)

All topics relating to health, diet, nutrition programs and any questions you might have about general health. (veganbodybuilding.com)

The notion of a holistic approach that gives pet owners more control over their pets' diet has been gaining ground since 2007, when a melamine contamination of commercial pet food caused people to take a closer look at what they were feeding their pets, says Donna Spector, a veterinary internal medicine specialist who runs SpectorDVM , an animal nutrition consultancy. (cnn.com)

The idea of bringing up youngsters as vegans is controversial, even among nutrition experts. (seattlepi.com)

According to a latest study, overweight adults with no history of diabetes were shown to have marginally better insulin sensitivity and beta cell function after eating a plant-based diet as compared to an animal-based one. (ndtv.com)

The findings revealed that a plant-based diet increased insulin sensitivity at meal times, which can prove to be a blessing in diabetes management. (ndtv.com)

Many contemplating conversion to a vegan diet (one completely free of animal products) are concerned about its viability and safety, particularly for children. (digitalnaturopath.com)

The Vegan Diet as Chronic Disease Prevention explores the mountain of evidence that suggests that a diet free of animal products can have radically beneficial effects on many conditions that affect vast numbers of Americans. (prijatelji-zivotinja.hr)

However, a poorly planned vegan diet can have a negative impact on brain health, resulting in mental health problems and even neurological disorders. (livestrong.com)

Going totally vegan is becoming increasingly popular among health-conscious adults and many encourage their children to follow suit. (seattlepi.com)

One in three children living in the United States today is overweight or obese and will likely develop some diet-related health problems over time, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (seattlepi.com)

Switching to a vegetarian-style diet, sooner rather than later, can help prevent many of these negative health effects. (seattlepi.com)

Changes in diet and lifestyle that we found in earlier research could reverse the progression of coronary heart disease may also affect the progression of prostate cancer as well. (medicalnewstoday.com)

The forward credits his ability to wake up refreshed, recover faster from injury, and high-energy levels, and a newly found clear-mindedness to his vegan diet-which he is still fine-tuning. (vegnews.com)

Men with early stage prostate cancer who make intensive changes in diet and lifestyle may stop or perhaps even reverse the progression of their illness, according to a new study. (medicalnewstoday.com)

The participants were randomly divided into either a group who were asked to make comprehensive changes in diet and lifestyle or a comparison group who were not asked to do so. (medicalnewstoday.com)

This is the first in a series of trials attempting to better identify the exact role of diet and lifestyle in the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. (medicalnewstoday.com)